Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The George Washington University

Program Details

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners manage the health needs of adolescents and adults across the continuum of care. This online Post-Master’s Certificate prepares nurses to serve as advanced practice leaders and interprofessional team members in a number of healthcare environments.

Students gain the skills necessary to thrive in the high-intensity and fast-paced world of acute care. Coursework in this online Adult Nurse Practitioner program helps students develop vital critical thinking skills. Graduates can use their skills in settings such as urgent care centers, critical care units, or inpatient medical-surgical or specialty units.

% Online

Mostly Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

The George Washington University is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • This program requires two visits to campus.

Restricted States

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming